the 15th amendment, ratified in 1870, did not ssecure the right of african americans to vote primarily because
a. it did not state that voting rights could not be denied to african americans
b. the federal government did not intervene to uphold the amendment
c. it was repealed by congress shortly after ratification.
d. it prevented state leaders from acting on behalf of potential voters who were being discriminated against
i think its a
The Amendment did guarantee voting rights for African-Americans.
However, the federal government didn't always interfere with local elections and didn't enforce the amendment in some areas.
your answer is b.
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To determine the correct answer, let's break down the options and analyze each one:
a. The option states that the 15th amendment did not explicitly state that voting rights could not be denied to African Americans. This is partly true as the 15th amendment stated that voting rights could not be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. However, even with this clause, many states found ways to discriminate against African Americans and prevent them from voting.
b. The option suggests that the federal government did not intervene to uphold the amendment. This is a valid point as the federal government failed to effectively enforce the 15th amendment. Some states continued to implement discriminatory practices, such as literacy tests, poll taxes, and intimidation tactics, which effectively prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote. The lack of intervention from the federal government further hindered the enforcement of the amendment.
c. The option implies that the 15th amendment was repealed by Congress shortly after its ratification. This statement is incorrect. The 15th amendment was not repealed by Congress and remains part of the United States Constitution to this day.
d. The option suggests that the 15th amendment prevented state leaders from acting on behalf of potential voters who were being discriminated against. This statement is not accurate. The 15th amendment aimed to protect the voting rights of African Americans and did not prevent state leaders from acting in their defense. However, despite the amendment's intentions, state leaders often enacted discriminatory laws and practices that hindered African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
Considering the information provided, option a is the most accurate answer. While the 15th amendment prohibited racial discrimination in voting, it did not explicitly state that voting rights could not be denied to African Americans, leaving room for states to find ways to prevent their voting.